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Language hero Syed Abdul Hannan dies
Sherpur, Jan 8 (UNB) – Syed Abul Hannan, a 1952 Language Movement veteran and a Freedom Fighter, died from old age complications at a private hospital in the capital early Tuesday. He was 87.
PM for record 4th time: Hasina to pay homage to Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Tuesday and Wednesday as she has become the head of government for the record fourth time.
Habibun Nahar slots into her new role straightaway
Bagerhat, Jan 7 (UNB) – Hours after taking oath as the deputy minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Begum Habibun Nahar asked the authorities concerned of the Forest Department to take necessary steps for stopping fishing after spraying pesticides in the rivers and cannels inside Sundarbans.
President to inaugurate DITF Wednesday
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNB) - President Abdul Hamid is scheduled to open the 24th edition of Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in the city on Wednesday, the first one to be inaugurated by the Head of the State.
Nasrul Hamid to unveil future plan for power sector Tuesday
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNB) - Nasrul Hamid, who was made state minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources again, will unveil a five-year future plan for the sector on Tuesday.
Islami Bank distributes blankets in Munshiganj
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNB)- Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has distributed blanket s among the cold-affected people in Sreenagar of Munshiganj district on Sunday.
Economic diplomacy to be prioritised, says FM Momen
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNB) - Newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said he will give priority to economic diplomacy, among other important issues, as the government will be working to take the country to higher development trajectory.
Manifesto implementation main challenge: Quader
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNB) - Awami League general secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said implementing their party’s election manifesto is the main challenge for the 47 new cabinet members who were sworn in today (Monday).
Doa Mahfil Tuesday for Syed Ashraf
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNB) – A doa and milad-mahfil seeking salvation of the departed soul of Awami League former general secretary and Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam will be held here on Tuesday.
PM mourns Tungipara AL leader Halim’s death
Dhaka, Jan 7 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Tungipara upazila Awami League President in Gopalganj Sheikh Abdul Halim.